barack's resignation could hardly come at a more critical time for israel. cnn's brian todd is working this part of the story for us. what do we national correspondent a the decision? >> reporter: it seems to be more about the political maneuverings and the lack of support of the party in the israeli parliament. that's the microbe. but the bigger questions is critical cease-fire just brok brokered and whether israel will strike iran. he's pulling the standard excuse. saying he's quitting in january to spend more time with his family. >> translator: there are many ways to contribute to society in the country. not necessarily through politics. >> reporter: israeli defense minister ehud barack leaves at a precarious time. while his country holds on to a fragile cease-fire just reached with hamas. analysts say the resignation likely won't affect that. >> the cease-fire will not stand or fail according to presence or absence of any single individual. it's driven essentially by national interests. hamas did not want to incur an israeli ground attack and israelis d